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Golden Shieldflower

Flower type: Annual (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This average-sized flower grows up to 10 inches (25 cm) tall. Its yellow stem is thick, and the giant, emerald leaves are shield-shaped with rounded edges. Many leaves grow at the base of the stem, and more leaves grow in pairs along the length of the stem.

A single large flower sits at the end of the stem. The flowers are 46 cm (18.1 inches) wide, with solid gold petals decorated with silver dots and a black central disk. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of 14 curved petals. They fall easily.

It has a delicate scent that smells like something putrid, and it has very little pollen. It is pollinated by a small species of bird, but is also visited by some specific types of insect.

It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles
The bark is frequently covered in moss.
It only grows on the most fertile lands.